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Technofest 2011 – An Insightful Seminar
December 14, 2011
 As part of the final exams for their “odd” semester, the undergraduates of the first semester for the Systems Information Study Program Universitas Ma Chung organized a series of events called Technofest 2011. In this IT exhibition was also participated by vendors of IT, photography and also telecommunications within Malang from 6 – 8 December 2011. The final event of this Technofest was an interesting and insightful seminar on Saturday 10 December 2011.
East Java Varsities English Debate
December 05, 2011  The full capacity of the undergraduates from Universitas Ma Chung in national debating competitions has not been felt. And that was precisely why many training sessions and competition experience was necessary to significantly equip them further. To offer them the real experience of competing, four undergraduates from Universitas Ma Chung – namely Linda Martin Prasetyo (Information System 2011), Poppy Permata (English Literature 2010), Stefani (Management 2010) and Donny Susilo (Management 2009) – participated in the East Java Varsities English Debate (EJVED) which was organized by the English Literature Student Union of Universitas Negeri Malang (Legato) on 19-20 November 2011.
A visit from Hunan Normal University
November 24, 2011  Universitas Ma Chung has offered its best to equip its undergraduates with the best skill to communicate in Mandarin, seeing that it is now a useful language in the business and professional world. Native speakers from China were also brought to the University for the undergraduates to learn more effectively and intensively.
Sustainable Development’s Tree Planting Ceremony
November 23, 2011  As a continued activity from the workshop named You+Me: Save the World Now held last October, the Directorate of Character Building and Leadership held a Tree Planting Ceremony within the grounds of Universitas Ma Chung on Monday 14 November 2011. The tree planting was witnessed by the Rector Universitas Ma Chung, Ibu Leenawaty Limantara, Ph.D. To add to the theme of the tree planting day, guests and reporters attending the event were also each given a small Japanese Soka plant as a token of appreciation from the Directorate.
Ma Chung’s Basketball scores at the L.A Light National Campus League
November 14, 2011  Returning to the same task and activity several years ago, this year, the boy’s basketball team of Universitas Ma Chung once again competed in the East Region Final L.A Light Campus League Nasional. Grouped with UK Petra, Universitas Airlangga, and ITN Malang, our Universitas Ma Chung’s team garnered three points from the victory over ITN Malang with the score of 50-43 at the match held on Wednesday 2 November 2011.
Ma Chung for Pelangi Bangsaku
November 02, 2011  As our appreciation for Senior High schools who are producing future undergraduates, Universitas Ma Chung supported the event named “Pelangi Bangsaku” (The Rainbow Spectrum of my Nation) SMAK Kolese St. Yusuf Malang, 29-30 October. Having students from around 26 provinces throughout Indonesia, SMAK Kolese St. Yusuf has 20 Jassa (Jalinan asih siswa se-daerah asal – Association of Provinces of Origin). “With Jassa in our school, the students from the same provinces could help each other. So those who came from far away could feel more comfortable in Malang because of Jassa,” explained Bp. Peter B. Sihombing, principal of SMAK St. Yusuf Malang.
Ayo Donor Darah (Let’s Donate Blood)
November 02, 2011  Rotaract Club of Universitas Ma Chung held a social activity in the form of a Blood Donation drive for the public on Thursday 27 October 2011. Strategically situated at Grand Hall Malang Town Square (Matos), this selfless act targetted 200 donors but it had to close early due to overwhelming response and shortage of blood collection bags. At 18.00, the Red Cross Blood Donation staff started packing up when the numbers reached 239 bags.
Jana Czuckowitz : Two unforgettable months in Indonesia
October 19, 2011
 As the sun slowly sets over the mountains surrounding the city of Malang, my last day in Indonesia comes to an end. While filling my (now way too small) backpack with lots of cloths, souvenirs and scraps of papers, uncountable memories of the last eight weeks come to my mind.
NOKIA Indonesia Giving Public Lecture at Universitas Ma Chung
October 04, 2011  It was an honor for Universitas Ma Chung when NOKIA Indonesia once again presented a public lecture to its undergraduates in our Chlorobium Limicola class (Wednesday, 28 /09/2011). This lecture, attended by 50 unergraduates from the Teknik Informatika (Information Technology) and Sistem Informasi (Information System) study programs, was a continuation of the Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) workshop together with NOKIA Indonesia presented in July 2011.
This time, NOKIA Indonesia was represented by the Development Manager of NOKIA Indonesia Narenda Wicaksono, to offer opportunities for the undergraduates to expand mobile applications. “Cross Cultural Communication in International Business and Advertising” Presentation
October 04, 2011  There was an event at Ma Chung University where, once again, it was another opportunity for foreign guests to present an interesting topic for students, lecturers and staff in a commitment to improve them.
It took place on 22 September when Alexandra Czyz presented very useful information about “Cross Cultural Communication in International Business and Advertising” INAUGURATION OF A PROFESSOR: “Understanding the fastidious demeanour of Prof. Dr. Patrisius Istiarto Djiwandono”
September 21, 2011  For the first time after 4 years since the founding of Ma Chung University, a fledgling university in the small campus town of Malang, East Java, a Professor was being inaugurated on Saturday 17 September 2011. For Dr Patrisius, it has been a meticulous journey of hardwork and sheer determination prior to be confered such a prestigious title, and in no way, instantaneous.
Prof. Dr. Patrisius Istiarto Djiwnadono, or being refered to familiarly as Patris, started his humble steps to collect academic qualifying points to become a professor since 2001. These were the painstaking years dedicated to accumulate exactly 850 points before becoming a professor.
MCF 2011 : "Ma Chung for Me and You"
September 13, 2011 
Ma Chung Festival or popularly known as MCF is a series of Campus Orientation Programs (or OSPEK) for the new undergraduates of MA Chung University. Held for the fifth time since the onset of the University as established by its 93 founders, MCF is a unique program for this University which never done in any other universities in Indonesia. The series of events at MCF commenced from 31 July 2011, kicking it off with Parents’ Day; where students’ study programs and activities were introduced, followed by the symbolic Opening Ceremony of MCF by the Rector of Ma Chung University, Ibu Leenawaty Limantara.
International Seminar by Prof. Dr. Yuzo Shioi, Biochemistry Expert
September 13, 2011 
“Chlorophyll is a living pigment. By studying the degradation of chlorophyll, we could take advantage of it, for example as a photosentizer in the dynamic photograph of tumor treatment due to chlorophyll’s stabillity, surely an advantage in the health area,” explained Bpk Tatas H.P Brotosudarmo, Ph.D, Head of Ma Chung Research Center for Photosynthetic Pigments (MRCPP). "BE READY FOR CHANGE"
September 12, 2011 
The new semester has just begun, on September 5, 2011 to be exact. It started with an interesting workshop held by PKK Directorate with the theme Be Ready For Change printed on my polo-shirt I was wearing when I wrote this written response to welcome the odd semester of 2011-2012. The words written on the shirt are: I change. How about you? This is very inspirational. Ma Chung University King & Queen 2011
September 07, 2011 
Thirty two potential Kings & Queens of Ma Chung University 2011,each a representative of the different mentoring
groups 2011 took part in the first phase of the selection process in the Theater Room on Monday 5 September 2011.
Workshop Pasar Modal
September 06, 2011
The Stock Exchange of Ma Chung University on Monday 22 Agustus 2011 did a Capital Market workshop. This workshop was held at the Business and Capital Market laboratory (Laboratorium Bisnis dan Pasar Modal - LBPM) from 08.30 WIB and was officially launched by the Head of the Accountancy Study Program, Bapak Tarsisius Renald Suganda. Awakening of the Champion
September 05, 2011 
It's here, a new chapter of our academic journey has already begun.
Wishing all of you a great start to your best accomplishments yet to come.
And be a Champion !! Study Visit ARSC Brawijaya University to MRCPP Ma Chung University
September 05, 2011 
On 22 August 2011, Ma Chung Research Center for Photosynthetic Pigments (MRCPP), Ma Chung University had the honor of becoming one of the location for a Study Visit from Agritech Research and Study Club (ARSC) of Brawijaya University. !0 members of ARSC and 1 lecturer paid a 2-hour Study Visit with a series of activities. Live Streaming of Graduation Ceremony July 5, 2011 Live Streaming of Graduation Ceremony, click here. Quicktime software is needed. To download Quicktime, click here. MRCPP of Ma Chung University Represents Indonesia as One of the Affiliate Member of Photosynthetic Antenna Research Center, Energy Frontier Research Center, US Department of Energy
July 4, 2011 Ma Chung principle researcher, Tatas H.P. Brotosudarmo, PhD leads Ma Chung Research Center for Photosynthetic Pigments (MRCPP) to be officially selected on July 30, 2011 to become a Research Affiliate member of the Photosynthetic Antenna Research Center (PARC), an Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) funded by the US Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences.
Blessings in the Mid of 2011
June 23, 2011 In the mid 2011 one of English Department teaching staffs in Ma Chung University, Daniel Ginting, has gained fabulous achievements. Firstly, in early May, the US State Department announced that Daniel was selected to be the one of nominees, among other 25 best students during a 3-month E-Teacher- course, and hence he was awarded to attend the Summer Institute from July 23 to August 14 that would take place in University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). Secondly, in June this year Directorate General of Higher Education in Indonesia (DIKTI) also declared that Daniel Ginting was one of the full scholarship grantees (BPPS) due to his excellent performance during the test in the last May. With this BPPS, Daniel deserves to attend his Doctoral Degree that is going to start in the very near future. “Blessings in the mid of the year,” said Ginting, an English Department teaching staff who is known for his singing hobby by his students and his colleagues in Ma Chung University.
Ma Chung University Students at ISWI 2011
June 23, 2011 Three of Ma Chung University’s students (Verena Ersa Yuwono, Richard, dan Lailatul A’isya) have been chosen as Indonesia delegation to attend “International Student Week in Ilmenau” , held in Germany at 13-22 May 2011. This is their report. Ma Chung University, University of Achievement
March 30, 2011 In less than 4 years, Ma Chung University has established itself as an outstanding university. During a meeting in the Working Meeting of Leaders of Higher Education Region VII Kopertis East Java (PTS Rakerpim Kopertis VII) from 9 to 10 March 2011 attended by 301 university authorities in East Java region, the Coordinator of the region VII, Prof. Dr. H. Sugijanto, MS, Apt. presented Ma Chung University an award as "The Outstanding University in the Field of Higher Education Research and Community Service as well as Student Affairs".
A Mixed Bag
March 10, 2011 The English Literature Study Program held a seminar for lecturers, junior and senior-high school teachers. This seminar was held as one of the community service programs of the English department. The program was held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 and attended by more than 90 participants. "A Mixed Bag" as the theme of the seminar was proposed by Drs. Jacobus Gräper, MA, as one of Ma Chung University Academic Advisors from the Netherlands, who became the main speaker at this seminar. The seminar "A Mixed Bag" was about 1) the origin of the English language, 2) what is syntax, 3) the use of English as a global language, and 4) why English should be studied by students in Indonesia. Series Of The Latest Achievements By Ma Chung University Students March 3, 2011
Ma Chung University students, again, carved out regional and national achievements. In February, a number of students won several achievements, among others are :
Science, Sports, and Art Week 2011
March 1, 2011 Starting a new semester, the Student Executive Board (BEM), Ma Chung University held a Science, Sports, and Art Week (SSAW) 2011 activity and concluded the program with a bazaar celebrating Valentine’s Day. SSAW is an annual competition among study programs in various fields, such as quizzes, debates, futsal, basketball, volleyball, swimming, and others.
Chinese New Year
February 17, 2011 It is not the first time for all the lecturers of Chinese at Ma Chung University to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Indonesia. Eight out of ten lecturers could not go back to their country, China, due to their job contract with Ma Chung University. Cong Ye, one of the Chinese lecturers said that they only ate together, watched TV and spent the time together for the Chinese New Year Celebration on February 3rd, last week. They could not go to different places as they had no means of transportation to take them around. They are Pan Xuan, Wu Mo Lin, Liang Jin Feng, Prof. Zhitao Zang, Cong Ye, Zhou Cong, Li Song Lin, dan Zhang Hui Ru, while the two others, Huang Shi Ru and Yang Min are in China right now. Cong Ye stated that it is her second time celebrating the Chinese New Year in Indonesia. U.S. Consulate General Commemorates Martin Luther King Day with Educators in Surabaya
February 4, 2011 The four lecturers of English Literature Study Program of Ma Chung University who are also teacher on-line course scholarship awardees of RELO - U.S. Embassy Jakarta attended a dinner and gathering invitation with the American English Language Fellows and English Teaching Assistants positioned in East Java. The program took place at Hotel Shangri-la Surabaya on January 16, 2011. With the theme "Dr. King and the Legacy of Public Speaking and Education in Social Movements," the event was intended to commemorate the values inherited from the American activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in declaring peace without violence. Al Jazeera TV to Ma Chung
January 31, 2011 On Monday, January 24, 2011, Ma Chung University had a visit from the International News TV channel Al-Jazeera to cover the teaching and learning activities at the university. The main thing that makes Al Jazeera interested in covering Ma Chung is the activities of teaching Chinese which they think are unique. The visit led by Mr. Sohaib Jassim, the Bureau Chief of Al-Jazeera Indonesia, started with the shooting of Chinese class taking place in the Rabindranath Tagore Language Laboratory. The next activity was to conduct interviews with two Chinese teachers who explained the importance of speaking Chinese and some teaching methods applied to students. The shooting was then continued with an interview with Mrs. Leenawaty Limantara as Rector of Ma Chung University, wherein she explained clearly the importance of learning languages at Ma Chung University. The Rector also described the vision and mission as well as some academic activities regarding character building for students. Ma Chung University Quality Assurance System: One of The Best in Indonesia
January 31, 2011
 The government of Indonesia through the PP RI no. 19 of 2005 requires that every education institution both formal and non-formal must perform an education quality assurance to meet or even exceed the National Education Standards. This regulation is not only for private universities, but also state universities. Thus, with the existence of the regulation, colleges and universities in Indonesia have to increase the quality of education by conducting Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI) which is then reported to the Directorate of Higher Education (DIKTI), The Ministry of National Education, Republic of Indonesia. Read more... |
